Wild Northumberland Glamping

Hikers can access the moors straight from the pods. A two-hour yomp up to Hareshaw Linn Waterfall (20 minutes’ drive) is certainly worth it for the chance to spot rare red squirrels, while hardened hill walkers might like to head for the heathland and blanket bogs of Whitelee Moor National Nature Reserve (30 minutes). You can also pick up the coast-to-coast Hadrian’s Wall Path at Brampton (50 minutes). Other outdoorsy pursuits you might like to consider include cycling, zip lining or horse riding in Kielder Water and Forest Park (45 minutes). Practise your swing at Bellingham Golf Club (20 minutes) or challenge the kids on the fairways at Mapping Mini Golf (40 minutes). And talking of kids, chances are a visit to Alnwick Castle (an hour) will be a priority for would-be Harry Potters, so they can nose around film locations and the delightfully named Poison Garden. Other impressive buildings worth ticking off your list include Victorian Cragside (45 minutes) with its madcap interiors and forest walks.